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Elementa

Elementa is a Singapore-based developer preparing to release its first major title, an urban fantasy open-world RPG, with a second closed beta test underway and a global event tour in progress.

Synthesized from 4 Yomimono stories · updated Jul 28

Elementa, a Singapore-based developer, is moving toward the public release of its first major title, an urban fantasy open-world RPG that blends detective investigation, action combat, and life simulation elements. The game, initially announced as 'Silver Palace' and later also referred to as 'Shirogane no Shiro' and 'Silver City' in separate announcements, is set in the Victorian-style city of Sylvania, built on a resource called Silver Liquid. Players take on a detective role, with a male and female protagonist option, and investigate conspiracies involving werewolves and corrupt institutions.

The studio opened recruitment for its second closed beta test, the 'Dichotomy Test,' on June 26, 2026, for PC (Windows), with applications open until July 16 or 17 depending on time zone. The test introduces a male protagonist for the first time, alongside new characters, story content, and previously inaccessible areas of Sylvania. Combat has been adjusted for smoother action. A gameplay PV released on July 3 showed exploration, deduction systems, parry-based combat, and life elements such as traveling by silver pegasus and visiting pawn shops. The game is built with Unreal Engine 5.

Elementa also announced a global event tour for 2026, starting with Anime Expo in Los Angeles from July 2-5, with trial versions and new information at events in North America, Europe, and Asia. A playable demo of 'Shirogane no Shiro' was shown at Bilibili World 2026 in Shanghai in July. The studio separately announced 'Silver City' for iOS and Android, described as an open-world detective RPG with a Victorian setting, featuring a maid with a flamethrower and a smooth-talking bartender. Pricing and release timing have not been announced for any version, and the game is planned for consoles, PC, and smartphones.

Key facts

Developer
Singapore-based developer Elementa
Game title
Silver Palace (also referred to as Shirogane no Shiro and Silver City in separate announcements)
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Second closed beta test
Dichotomy Test for PC (Windows), application period June 26 to July 16 or 17, 2026
Male protagonist debut
First appearance in the Dichotomy Test
Global event tour
Started with Anime Expo in Los Angeles from July 2-5, 2026, with trial versions at events in North America, Europe, and Asia
Mobile announcement
Silver City announced for iOS and Android as an open-world detective RPG
Playable demo
Shirogane no Shiro demo shown at Bilibili World 2026 in Shanghai

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Announced
open-world detective RPG 'Silver City' for mobile · 2026-07-27
Announced
second closed beta test for Silver Palace · 2026-07-03
Release
game · 2026-07-03 · 2026-07-03

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Jul 27

Elementa Announces Open-World Detective RPG 'Silver City' for Mobile

Elementa has announced 'Silver City,' an open-world action RPG for iOS and Android. Players take the role of a detective in the Victorian-style city of Silvania, investigating conspiracies involving a revolutionary substance called Silver Liquid, werewolves, and corrupt institutions. The game features free exploration, interviews with townspeople, and multiple transportation methods. A cast of characters includes a maid with a flamethrower and a smooth-talking bartender.

Jul 11

Shirogane no Shiro Demo Impresses with Urban Fantasy Cityscapes at Bilibili World 2026

Elementa is showing a playable demo of the open-world action RPG Shirogane no Shiro at Bilibili World 2026 in Shanghai. The game is an urban fantasy set in the Victorian city of Sylvania, built on a resource called Silver Liquid. Players take on a detective role with a silver gauntlet. The demo highlights the game's Unreal Engine 5 graphics, blending anime-style characters with realistic cityscapes, and action combat with parry mechanics. A PC closed beta test is accepting participants until July 16.

Jul 3

Elementa Releases Silver Palace Gameplay PV, Opens Second Beta Test

Singapore-based developer Elementa released a new gameplay PV for its upcoming urban fantasy open-world RPG 'Silver Palace' on July 3. The approximately three-minute video, set in the Victorian-style metropolis Sylvania, centers on a dialogue between the female detective protagonist and a mysterious figure called Red Rose. It shows exploration, investigation and deduction systems, parry-based action combat, a story that switches between male and female protagonist perspectives, and cooperative scenes with other characters. Life elements visible in the PV include walking around town, traveling by silver pegasus, using public transportation, visiting pawn shops, and playing board games. The music is a modern reconstruction of classical music. At the same time, Elementa is recruiting participants for the second closed beta test, named the 'Dichotomy Test', for PC (Windows). The application period runs until July 17 at 0:59. Selection is by lottery; applicants must fill out a recruitment questionnaire on the official website. The game is built with Unreal Engine 5 and is planned for release on consoles, PC, and smartphones, though pricing and release timing have not been announced.

Jun 26

Silver Palace 'Dichotomy Test' Recruitment Opens with Male Protagonist Debut

Elementa opened recruitment on June 26 for the 'Dichotomy Test,' a PC closed beta for the open-world action RPG Silver Palace. The application period runs until July 16 at 23:59 (or July 17 0:59, depending on time zone). The test introduces a major content update: a male protagonist makes his first appearance, alongside multiple new characters and a new story. Previously inaccessible areas of the Victorian-inspired city Sylvania become explorable, and new open-world content is added. Combat has been adjusted for smoother and more responsive action. The test is free, data-deleting, and limited to PC (Windows). Applicants must be at least 18. Silver Palace is also scheduled for a global event tour in 2026, starting with Anime Expo in Los Angeles from July 2-5, with trial versions and new information at events in North America, Europe, and Asia. The game is developed with Unreal Engine 5 and is planned for PC, iOS, and Android.